Iron Crew Podcast

Greg Amundson is a motivational speaker, author, mentor, and THE original CrossFit fire breather.  Greg and Danny talk about the importance of following your passion, how physical training positively affects other aspects of your life, and what it was like in the early days of CrossFit.  Greg also goes into how having a positive mantra will help you get through some of the most difficult times of your life.  Get ready to be inspired by this episode! Before their conversation, Danny discusses how to adjust your training after an intense workout, why you’re more likely to perform better during impromptu exercise, and where the burpee originated.  Danny also talks about how spending time alone and in silence can help you have a deeper understanding of why you’re feeling a certain way.  Finally, a listener question is answered:  Where did the name Tabata come from?   Here is where you can find each segment in case you want to skip around.  Enjoy! :26 - Greg Amundson, the original CrossFit fire breather! 2:17 - Da

Casey Colopy is a photographer, videographer, and YouTuber who shares his fascinating life story.  Casey talks openly about how the death of a close family member motivated him to leave his desk job to pursue his true passion, art!  He also drops a ton of wisdom on spirituality, how photography can act as therapy for his clients, and facing your own fears.  Casey and Danny then dive into their experiences with the use of marijuana and mushrooms.  This is an insightful, inspiring, and entertaining conversation you won’t want to miss.   Before their conversation, Danny elaborates in detail on his recent social media post regarding his imperfect life.  He talks about how to talk openly with your romantic partner about emotions, why we all need to forgive ourselves more often, and ways to strengthen the bond with your family.  Danny shares his insight on work/life balance and how to assess whether a pay raise at work is worth it.  Finally, a listener question is answered:  How do I incorporate GHD sit-ups into tr

Gabe Yanez is a Level 3 CrossFit Coach, podcaster, and co-founder of the West Coast Advantage.  Gabe is also an expert in the field of supplements and nutrition.  He drops a ton of knowledge regarding which supplements are necessary, and which ones are a waste of time.  Gabe also shares how to tell a quality supplement from a poor one.  Finally, he talks about what supplements are best for competitive athletes.  This is a must listen if you want to better understand the world of supplements.   Before their conversation, Danny explains how to avoid having to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, how to minimize screen time but still be active on social media, and why increasing sun exposure helps with productivity.  He also shares his views on exercise as a form of meditation, therapy, and practicing how to move.  Finally, he answers a listener question:  How do you get over sugar cravings?   Here is where you can find each segment in case you want to skip around.  Enjoy! :26 - Getting back to basics

Danny brings in Dr. Shannon Chavez, a Certified Sex Therapist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.  Dr. Chavez drops a ton of knowledge regarding how to get over internal shame surrounding sex, the importance of regular masturbation, and how to introduce your sexual fantasies to your partner.  She then clears the air on how to stimulate the G-spot on both men and women.  Dr. Chavez also shares how to incorporate pornography into your sexual routine in a healthy way.  Finally, they discuss strategies on how to talk openly and honestly with children regarding sexuality.   Before their conversation, Danny explains how to properly use a penis ring, how to utilize your strengths to improve upon your weaknesses, and how to stay on top of email correspondence at work.  He also shares the top 3 secrets to living a long and healthy life, based on the remarkable story of a 103 year old sprinter.  Finally, Danny answers a listener question:  What is the best stretch to do every day? Here is where you can find each s

Danny sits down with Arielle Bloom, a nutrition coach and West Coast Advantage co-founder!  Arielle shares her struggles with food and how she made the change to start eating healthy.  Arielle then goes into the pros and cons of many popular diets, including Paleo, Zone, Weight Watchers, Keto, and more.  She also talks about what happens to your body when it goes into a caloric deficit and the harm it can do.  Finally, she gives actionable advice on how to stay healthy at parties, dinner dates, and holidays.  This is an awesome episode for anyone who wants to take their nutrition game to the next level.   Before their conversation, Danny explains the importance of identifying communication styles with loved ones, why training for longevity will improve your quality of life, and how to find inspiration during the hardest of times.  He also shares his amazing experience touring the 9/11 Memorial in New York City.  Finally, Danny answers a listener question:  What is the most important thing to consider before j

Danny sits down with Dr. Shannon Nash, a clinical veterinarian and wellness blogger!  Dr. Nash also happens to be Danny’s significant other and they answer listener questions while on a trip to New York.  They dive into topics ranging from what a day in the life of a clinical veterinarian looks like, tips on communicating better with your romantic partner, and how long Danny intends to grow his hair.  Shannon also drops a ton of insight on how to get back into the things that bring joy into your life.    Here is where you can find each segment in case you want to skip around.  Enjoy! :15 - Danny and Shannon go on a trip to New York 1:30 - At what point is a city considered up state New York? 2:46 - What does Shannon do for work?  A day in the life 10:39 - How do you communicate as a couple? 32:24 - How long will Danny grow his hair? 37:21 - How are you handling the New York weather? 42:53 - What is a day in the life for the two of you? 52:25 - Tell us about all of Shannon’s house plants! 1:01:05 - Who is big

Danny chats with Sean Cronan, founder and owner of Life Ready Foods!  In a supplement world full of fillers, additives, and flat out crap, Sean is committed to providing clean ingredients in his products.  Danny and Sean talk all about the current state of the supplement industry, how he started his company from scratch, and why many people don’t even need a post workout protein shake.  They also discuss the nasty world of water polo, how to properly go through a “shred phase” to get lean, why getting bored easily can be a good thing, and how putting an event in your calendar is the most valuable tool to help you stay motivated.   Before their conversation, Danny is reminded of why having a hobby is crucial for quality of life, shares his upcoming vacation plans, and the pros and cons of Orange Theory.  Danny also gives his advice to CrossFit gym owners on what to look for when hiring a coach.  Finally, Danny answers a listener question regarding how to handle a coach who is trying to push you too hard.   Her

Danny explores the mind of relationship coach Stephanie Ganowski!  Stephanie drops a ton of insight on why loving yourself is the key to being able to love another person, how to get over the fear of approaching the opposite sex, and how to break the pattern of being in toxic relationships.  She also hammers home the importance of a strong morning routine, positive self talk, and how to avoid attracting negative people.  Finally, she reveals what the sexiest quality a man (and woman) can possess.   Before their conversation, Danny discusses why you are the only person holding you back from success, shares a simple way to make your kids feel like a million bucks, and divulges his struggles with dating in high school and post-divorce.  Hear about how Danny and Shannon reevaluated their relationship to include more time doing the things they enjoy.  Finally, Danny dives deep into Rhabdomyolysis (aka Rhabdo), clearing the air on how common it is and who is most susceptible to it.   Here is where you can find each

Danny sits down with Michael Sugrue, a retired Police Sergeant and former US Air Force Captain.  Michael shares his experience with Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), depression, and anxiety.  He gives advice on ways to cope with work related stress, the importance of talking openly about your emotions, and how to identify the warning signs that your job is negatively affecting you.  You can find more information on how to seek psychological help as a first responder by checking out the First Responder Support Network.   Before their conversation, Danny shares the positive and negative experiences he had as a police officer, how to instill situational awareness in your children, and the effects that constant negativity has on your psyche.  He also goes into why having expectations isn’t always a bad thing and how “overnight success” is a myth.  Finally, Danny clears the air on the commonly misunderstood phrase “Jerry Rigged.”   Here is where you can find each segment in case you want to skip around.  Enjoy!

Danny has a fascinating conversation with Desheay Jenkins, a professional parkour athlete and parkour gym owner.  Desheay divulges how a video game was the inspiration behind starting parkour, why mastering the basics is a necessity, and how he had to separate himself from negativity in order to thrive.  Desheay also goes into his mindset before deciding to perform a challenging and dangerous parkour movement.   Before their conversation, Danny shares how he recovered so quickly from his back injury, the importance of a proper warm up for injury prevention, and the scientific research behind the facial hair women find most attractive on men.  You won’t want to miss the interesting story of when Danny arrested a robber who used his parkour skills to break into a 2nd story apartment.  Lastly, Danny drops some insight on International Masturbation Month! Here is where you can find each segment in case you want to skip around.  Enjoy! :27 - Desheay Jenkins, owner of Danny’s son’s parkour gym! 2:40 - Mindset befor

Danny linked up with Marcus Filly, the creator of functional bodybuilding and 6-time CrossFit Games competitor.  Danny and Marcus talk all about what people really need out of their fitness program, what the most overused exercises are, and why he veered off the path to becoming a doctor to pursue his passion for fitness.  They also dive into some deep conversation about spirituality, intuition, self exploration, spending time in solitude, and finding comfort within your own mind.  This is an amazing conversation that really shows Marcus’ commitment to changing the way people think about health and wellness.   Before their conversation, Danny shares how his podcasting nightmare came true, how to stop being negative by using the “5 minute rule”, and clarifies a common misunderstanding of how to do the CrossFit workout “Murph” as prescribed.  Danny then makes a promise to his audience about sound quality.  He also answers a listener question:  What are the pros/cons of switch grip in the deadlift and when shoul

Danny chats with Jessica Rothenberg, a health and wellness coach who specializes in reverse dieting by using a holistic approach.  Danny and Jessica go down many rabbit holes, including the correlation between social media and anxiety, daily routines for managing stress, what it’s like dating a man with children, the pros and cons of training volume vs intensity, and the lessons learned as a part of Cirque du Soleil.  They also discuss the importance of women AND men being aware of menstrual cycles in order to help better manage energy levels, training, and interpersonal relationships.   Before their conversation, Danny talks about a harsh reminder regarding listening to your body before training, his biggest takeaway from meeting CT Fletcher, and when to use the high bar back squat vs the low bar back squat.  A listener question is answered:  How do you handle a client when they disagree with your instruction?  Finally, Danny gives a huge shoutout to all of the mothers in his life! Here is where you can find

Danny is joined by professional storyteller Andréa Topper!  Andréa is a writer, editor, and journalist who was an editor at the CrossFit Journal and of the popular book “Speal:  A David and Goliath Story”.  Andréa and Danny talk about her time working with CrossFit HQ, how she fell in love with Kyokushin Karate, and how physical fitness training helps prepare the mind more than anything.  Andréa then catches Danny off guard, putting him on the spot when she spontaneously asks HIM a question.  Wait until the end for a very impromptu conversation! Before their conversation, Danny shares a hilarious Cinco De Mayo story from when he was a cop in Salinas, why everyone should read the CrossFit Journal, and how letting your children debate with you will empower them as adults.  A listener question is answered:  Is it safe to go on the 500 calorie a day diet?  Finally, Danny goes off on a tangent in his Mike Tyson impersonation that you will not want to miss.   Here is where you can find each segment in case you wan

Danny sits down with Adam Saucedo, a mindset expert who comes from a sports psychology and mental performance background.  Adam’s expertise in mindset is second to none, and he delivered in this jam packed episode full of insight.  We discuss the importance of practicing what you preach, how to seamlessly shift gears mentally throughout your day, and how approaching your daily life as a “performance” will set you up for some next level success.  Adam then gives tangible advice in order to set each day up for success by utilizing a proper nighttime and morning routine.  This is an absolute must listen. Before their conversation, Danny clarifies a common toilet bowl misconception, talks about how he saw Jupiter last week, and shares an interesting experience during his first Psychology college course.  He also talks about how having awkward conversations with your young children will help them, and you, in the long run.  Then, Danny answers a listener question:  What are some good substitutions for running?   H

Danny sits down with Michael Cazayoux from Brute Strength!  Michael has spent countless hours on his own personal development and is committed to sharing his knowledge with the world.  Danny and Michael talk about the importance of having multiple emotional “buckets” to fill up, how he became such a good romantic partner, and how he manages negative thoughts.  Michael then discusses why it is important for men to talk about their emotions, how to bring up the little annoyances with your romantic partner, and where the saying “Owning your shit is sexy” stems from.  Michael also shares his newfound relationship with food after a long stint with the Keto diet and how to eat for athletic performance vs cognitive function.   Before their conversation, Danny shares why during Easter Sunday he thought about why Rap music is no different than good ol’ fashioned Oldies music.  He also dives into why the way you move outside the gym is way more valuable than inside the gym, a communication pro tip that you can use with

Danny gets a chance to sit down with movement specialist, gymnastics guru, and communication expert, Carl Paoli!  Danny and Carl talk all things human movement, how to own your actions, and what makes Carl so great as an “in person” speaker.  Carl also shares some funny stories about his previous modeling career, why he started making YouTube videos, and how he became the go-to gymnastics source for CrossFit.   Before their conversation, Danny talks about his week, full of funny stories about how his son’s school photo makes him look like a serial killer, his reference to using a flogger on Shannon (in the bedroom, of course), and what the heck does “on one” mean?  He also shares how he and Shannon tapped into their inner Marie Kondo as they begin their de-clutter journey.  Then, Danny answers a listener question:  What causes nausea after a difficult workout?   Here is where you can find each segment in case you want to skip around.  Enjoy! 1:35 - The best bar muscle up cue 3:18 - Danny’s son’s school photo

Sal Di Stefano, host of Mind Pump, joins Danny in this entertaining and insightful episode.  Sal and Danny go down memory lane as they discuss some hilarious stories from their childhood, including the time Sal beat up a kid who was bullying Danny.  Sal also drops a ton of knowledge on what the heck “gut health” actually means, the importance of listening to your body before you workout, and tells the truth about how he feels about CrossFit.   Before their conversation, Danny reveals what his favorite podcast really is, goes down memory lane on his old intro music, and breaks down how to get your first handstand push up.  He also tells two amazing stories about how a Bumble date turned into reconnecting with Sal, and how Sal inspired Danny to pursue podcasting.  You won’t want to miss this episode! Here is where you can find each segment in case you want to skip around.  Enjoy! :28 - Danny reveals his favorite podcast 4:55 - Danny revisits his first intro music 6:45 - How a Bumble date helped Danny reconnect

Dr. James Bagley is a is an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Director of the Muscle Physiology Lab at San Francisco State University.  With involvement in over 50 scientific articles, abstracts, and studies, Dr. Bagley is the go-to resource in the field of exercise science.  Danny got to pick Dr. Bagley’s brain regarding the science behind muscle.  They dive into the research behind muscle atrophy, hypertrophy, and flexibility.  Dr. Bagley also drops a ton of knowledge on cutting edge micro biome research, why you may not be performing as well in the gym as you should be, why “old man strength” is a real thing, and how to prevent “sleepy butt syndrome.”  This is an information packed episode! Before their conversation, Danny dives into one of his favorite scenes in the movie “The Departed”, how to talk to your children if they aren’t having fun during their sports practice, and the story of his daughter’s orthodontist appointment.  He also goes into the things he’s been doing to help get back into shape

Danny spends this week solo as he gives gratitude for all of the people who have helped him along the way thus far.  He also goes into what to expect in future episodes, gives his 2019 CrossFit Open recap, and how he has adjusted his training to improve aerobic capacity and movement quality.  Danny also answers a handful of listener questions in this information packed episode.  If you have a question for Danny, leave a comment below or email him at ironcrewathletics.com! Here is where you can find each segment in case you want to skip around.  Enjoy! 3:08 - Danny gives gratitude for those who make the podcast happen 7:10 - 2019 CrossFit Open Recap 9:35 - The importance of aerobic capacity in fitness 14:50 - What is a good pre workout “go-to” warm-ups? 17:13 - Should you workout when you are sick? 21:10 - What are the benefits of tempo weight lifting? 26:07 - How to adjust CrossFit workouts based on male/female ratio 31:16 - How many rest days should you take a week? 35:00 - Closing   If you like fresh coffee

Danny sits down with the owner and founder of Kingsfield Fitness, David Parrottino.  After multiple hip surgeries from his hockey playing career, David has found the benefit of a holistic fitness routine.  Implementing this into his daily life, David found a way to give back to the world by creating a company dedicated to helping fitness enthusiasts increase athletic performance, decrease injuries, and regain mobility.  This is an awesome conversation for anyone looking to live a pain free life.   Before their conversation, Danny divulges that his real name is actually David, the hilarious story of his mom and a vibrator, and his CrossFit Open 19.5 predictions.  He also answers a listener question:  How to lift heavier in the early hours at the gym?   Check out David’s business at kingsfieldfitness.com and Instagram @kingsfieldfitness  In case you want to skip around, here is where you can find each segment.  Enjoy! 1:40 - Danny explains why his real name is technically David 4:15 - Iron Crew Podcast’s new sp